As excitement builds around the world for this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament, residents and small businesses in Canada’s host cities are bracing for daily disruptions that range from inconvenient to possibly dangerous.
Sixteen cities across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are co-hosting the global soccer tournament. Canada’s cities — Vancouver and Toronto — are home to a combined 13 games, including Team Canada’s opener on Friday.
But as soccer fans descend on Canada’s host cities, residents and community groups are bracing for the complications associated with major events like the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics.
